Happy Hunting Grounds

Bonnie

2001-2012

Our dear Bonnie has moved on to the Happy Hunting Grounds. She was the most amazing friend to our family. Bonnie stood the test of time as a loyal friend, companion for adventures, mother, play toy, and bodygaurd. She has been with us since before our babies, before our marriage, even before we were really an us. Bonnie will always hold a special place in our hearts. It has been just over a week since she moved on, but it has taken this long for me to be able to sit here and type through the tears. That moment when I realized she was gone, I felt a piece of my heart tear, it felt like a life line had beeen severed. Bonnie was above and beyond the best listener and confidant. She never told your secrets no matter how juicy they were. I know people say that they think their dogs understands them, I KNOW that Bonnie understood us.

 

Daddy, Brother, and I had a really tough time that afternoon, Sister doesn't really understand. Some of the questions that Brother set upon us were extremely difficult. His questions went way beyond "Why?" and "How?" We got out our Bible and read through to answer questions and have since gone to get Brother Bear his own Bible, written in terms he can understand easier. His life was richer during Bonnie's life and will be even more enriched since she has passed on.

One of the hardest parts has been to listen to Sister call for Bonnie all through the house. She goes looking in every room, knocking on closet doors, and calling out in her sweet Baby Bear voice, "Bon Bon!" She just doesn't understand why Bonnie isn't coming to play. Our girl Gretchen is trying hard to be the playmate, but it just isn't in her nature. She was always more of the observer when it came to playtime.  I can say, I see a different bond starting to form between Gretchen and the cubs. She might be an old dog, but she is learning new tricks!

  

We will miss Bonnie, but according to Brother Bear, Papere was at the gate waiting for Bonnie as she entered her Happy Hunting grounds. Now they are both checking us out from above! Love and tears and memories shared... We Love Our Bonnie.